I have been a long time supporter of the Sky Blues and some
of you may know that *we* are among the most passionate supporters
of the club. Having followed them for the longest time, it is
no surprise that City often fails at the last hurdle or shoots
itself in the foot or whatever ... we kinda expect City to do these
things but still love the club to bits even tho it has gone down to
Div 2 at one point.
Like the majority of you guys, we are also surprised (maybe a
little embarrassed) about what has been going on for the last few
seasons or so. The recent money moves bankrolled by Abu Dhabi
have thrust us under a new spotlight and created amix of
awe, animosity and jealousy but to us City faithful, the
feeling of incredulity.
Many of you in this forum have dissed what has happened in the
last 6 mths starting with the Kaka saga. The reality is
that we have new owners now ... and they should be able to decide
just how they want to spend their money. Surely it is not up
to anyone like Sepp Blatter or Rafa to say just how we should do
it. Many have done this before but just because they come
from the top 4 clubs then it is *expected* of them?
Many have said that buying players is one thing but getting them
to gel is another. Don't worry - we the long suffering
faithful are aware of this ever since Roman started his moves all
those years back. We said the same things then and are
careful not to say we will win.
In fact no City supporter has said that outright. We know
better from our earlier bungling days. Sparky
has never said it would be easy but yet many have
questioned us about having 10 strikers, no defence, too many
players on the payroll without CL soccer. We know all that
but need to trust in MH to do it.
Many of you have said we would not win the Premier League or
might not even be in the top 6 or other similar statements.
If you have been a City supporter as long as some of us have, you
would know that we would be grateful just to remain and not
get relegated. The events of this summer should enable
us to be on a better footing but we remain hopeful of glory.
The people who have ranted against us typically come from
supporters of the Big 4. Old Purple Nose's comments come
across as deeply satisfying. If MC are such a small club, why
does he bother? The same goes for Rafa and Chelsea (over the
JT saga). Why do they feel threatened? Ironically
others like MON or Wenger have been more analytical in their
comments and are adopting a more cautious tone.
So relax guys. Spare a thought for the City supporters who
want their club to do well. Don't you want the same?
